Lead Test Automation Engioneer

Overview

Hybrid
Up to $60
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Playwright
Typescript
framework development

Job Details

Title: Lead Test Automation Engineer Location: Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid)

Must have 10 years of experience.

Job description:

Playwright + Typescript, worked on framework Development, Strategy & enhancements.

We are looking for a seasoned Lead Test Automation Engineer to drive quality assurance initiatives across our products and platforms. The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on experience with automation frameworks, tools, and best practices, along with leadership capabilities to mentor and guide a QA team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reusable, and robust automation test frameworks

Define and drive the automation strategy and roadmap for the organization

Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines

Conduct code reviews of test automation and ensure best practices are followed

Identify, log, and track defects through resolution using standard tools

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior QA engineers

Participate in test planning, test case design, and test execution activities

Continuously assess and improve test coverage and automation effectiveness

Required Skills & Qualifications:

7+ years of QA experience with at least 4 years in automation testing

Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or similar programming languages

Expertise in test automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, Postman, RestAssured, or Playwright

Solid experience with API testing and tools like Postman or SoapUI

Experience in performance/load testing using JMeter or LoadRunner (nice to have)

Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred:
Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science or related field

Experience in Agile/Scrum environments

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